Who doesn’t want to own a laptop today? We all rush to the laptop sales store or a sales expo conducted by the computer dealers whenever we come across any information about laptop sales. Even if we are not in a position to purchase one immediately, everybody is very much interested in being updated about this ‘must-want’ gadget today!Though laptop sales is flourishing in India, not every laptop manufacturer is successful in flourishing in India. As Dell, Lenovo, HP, Sony and Acer set out to be hugely successful, there are brands like MSI, BenQ, ASUS, etc. that are growing to gain popularity amidst the consumers.Best Laptop Brands in IndiaRead more Tricks at Computer Tweaks and Tricks

1. AppleApple stands more for its extravagance! Be it the cost and also the software, Apple is as unique and the best as always! The MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro were the most favorite models of Apple Laptops. However, with its marginally supportive customer service, Apple sounds a little complicated-to-maintain brand.As Apple is known for its standard, it is also known for its luxury, the starting price of a 15 inch Macbook Pro is Rs. 1,04,900 and the prices vary based on models.

3. LenovoLenovo is always preferred best for its usage which will be very much conducive for rough handling. It is also famous among users for its wide-screen. ThinkPad, IdeaPad and Essential models of laptops are very famous.Lenovo has got an affordable price range that starts with Rs. 25, 000 and goes up to Rs. 50, 000. The prices for Lenovo laptops include Lenovo G Series G410 204952Q – Rs. 24,500 Lenovo G Series G410 204955Q – Rs. 30,500 Lenovo G Series G510 405625Q – Rs. 31,000 Lenovo Y Series Y410 775762Q – Rs. 42,000 Lenovo Y Series Y410 775788Q – Rs. 44,000 Lenovo Y Series Y510 775852Q – Rs. 48,000 Lenovo Y Series Y410 775789Q – Rs. 50,000

6. SonySony is a very popular Laptop Brand. The Sony Vaio is a huge hit model among the laptops and also Notebooks. Sony, which calls its laptops as perfect mobile PCs that are crafted to be carried, has its products at a price range of Rs. 33, 000 (Sony Vaio (VPCEB42EG)). The prices of other successful Vaio models are Sony Vaio (VPCEA45FG) - Rs. 38,000 Sony Vaio (VPCEA46FG) - Rs. 42,000 Sony Vaio (VPCCA15FG) - Rs. 50,000

1. Google gravity ::Feel the effect of gravity on google. All page components will fall down due to gravity.To perform the trick of Google Gravity, just do the following:

Visit http://www.google.com/ (not www.google.co.in or .uk or .au).

Turn off the Google Instant Search ( From settings).

Type in Google Gravity into the search box.

Click on I’m Feeling Lucky button.

Move the mouse.

Note:: i tried it but it doesnot work with IE but it works with MOZILLA and CHROME.Read more Tricks at Computer Tweaks and Tricks2. Epic GoogleTo perform the trick of Google Gravity, just do the following:

Visit http://www.google.com/ (not www.google.co.in or .uk or .au).

Turn off the Google Instant Search ( From settings).

Type in Epic Google into the search box.

Click on I’m Feeling Lucky button.

Move the mouse.

Each component on the page will start growing bigger and bigger.

3. Google HackerTo perform the trick of Google Gravity, just do the following:

Visit http://www.google.com/ (not www.google.co.in or .uk or .au).

Turn off the Google Instant Search ( From settings).

Type in Google Hacker into the search box.

Click on I’m Feeling Lucky button.

Move the mouse.

Now we see :: How google will look if it was made by a hacker.

4. Annoying GoogleTo perform the trick of Google Gravity, just do the following:

Visit http://www.google.com/ (not www.google.co.in or .uk or .au).

Turn off the Google Instant Search ( From settings).

Type in Annoying Google into the search box.

Click on I’m Feeling Lucky button.

Move the mouse.

5. Meaning Of Search For GoogleTo perform the trick of Google Gravity, just do the following:

Visit http://www.google.com/ (not www.google.co.in or .uk or .au).

Turn off the Google Instant Search ( From settings).

Type in search into the search box.

Click on I’m Feeling Lucky button.

6. Loneliest Number

Visit http://www.google.com/ (not www.google.co.in or .uk or .au).

Turn off the Google Instant Search ( From settings).

Type in loneliest number into the search box.

Click on I’m Feeling Lucky button.

Move the mouse.

7. Meaning Of RecursionType Recursion in the search box and click on search button. You can notice Did You Mean: Recursion text on top of results and it is recursively linked to the same page.8. Google LocoType Google loco in the search box and click on I’m feeling Lucky button.9. The number of horns on a unicornType number of horns on a unicorn in the search box and click on search button.10. Chuck NorrisType Find Chuck Norris in the search box and click on I’m feeling Lucky button. Google won’t search for Chuck Norris because it knows you don’t find Chuck Norris, he finds you.

If you want to transfer a file from one place to another, but don’t have sufficient capacity in your pen drive or any other external memory device or you want to send large data via email, it is better to split the file into pieces and transfer the small files one by one and merge them later. HJSplit is the best freeware tool available to Windows users for this purpose.

It supports file sizes of over 100 GB. In addition to that, this software doesn’t require any installation to use. Just download the zip file, extract the HJSplit.exe on your computer and double click to run it. Here’s how you can split and then rejoin those pieces and end up with a fully functional file.

Spliting a file

1. Double click on the HJSplit.exe file to run it. Now click on the Split button.

2. click on the Input File button to choose the file you want to split.

3. Click on the Output button to choose the location for the output files.

4. Then click on Start button to start the process.

NOTE:: The process of splitting the file will start. A progress bar will appear to show the status. The time it takes will depend on the size of the file you are splitting.

Merge files

1. Run the tool again

2. This time click on the Join button. The File Join dialog box will appear.

3. Click on the Input File button to choose the split file

NOTE:: Note that only the first file will be visible in the dialog box, just select that file, it will automatically detect the rest.But remember that all the files you are joining must be in the same folder.

4. Click the Output button to select the location of the merged file and click the Start button to start the joining process.

Show your name in the taskbar after time....
1. Go to start then Control panel.
2. click on Regional and language option --> click on customize ---> select Time tab.
3. Change the AM and PM symbol from AM and PM to your name or any text that you would like to appear on your taskbar.
4. click on apply --> ok --> apply ---> ok.
5. Now you will see your typed text in the taskbar.
6. In case , if there is no change then go to taskbar and double click on the time and date property --> in the time area in digital form --> click on the arrow to change AM and PM by selecing and pressing arrow. It will show your name or text --> then click on apply and enjoy.

Two methods are used to delete files directly without sending that file to recycle bin.

1 . When deleting the file press and hold Shift and then press Delete. This is a great shortcut key for users who may want to keep the option of sending files to the Recycling Bin but not send other files to the Recycling Bin.

2 . Follow the following steps :

Right-click on the Recycle Bin on the desktop.
Click Properties.
Select the box that says "Do not move files to the Recycle Bin. Remove files immediately when deleted" or "Do not move items to recycling bin once deleted."
Click Ok.
NOTE :: It is impossible to recover any file if deleted in this way

Font SizeFor window 7 and vista users :1.Right-click on the window screen or dekstop2.Click on the Personalize option .3.In the Personalize appearance and sounds window , click on the Change desktop icons link on the left-hand side.4.Uncheck the Recycle Bin box.5.we are done.For XP users :1.Firstly we have to download a software.2.Download Windows TweakUI.3.Install Windows TweakUI4.when you open TweakUI then click on the Desktop link coming on the left side.5.In the Desktop section , uncheck the Recycle Bin box6.Click Ok.7.Recycle bin is gone.Read more Tricks at Computer Tweaks and Tricks

o change the text of start button firstly you have to download resource hacker tm for this.Click here to download1. Make a backup copy of the file explorer.exe located at C:\Windows.2. Start Resource Hacker and open explorer.exe located at C:\Windows\explorer.exe3. Expand String table by clicking the plus sign then navigate down to and expand string 37 followed by highlighting 1033.4. If you are using the Classic Layout rather than the XP Layout, use number 38.5. We’re going to modify item 578, currently showing the word “start” just as it displays on the current Start button.6. Just double click on the word “start” so that it’s highlighted and replace the start with your name.7.Click on compile and save it as file.exe or any other name but with .exe extension.8. Go to start and in run ,type regedit and press enter.9.Navigate to:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\ Windows NT\ CurrentVersion\ Winlogon10. In the Right pane, double click the Shell entry to open the Edit String dialog box.11. In Value data: line, enter the name that was used to save the modified explorer.exe file. Click OK.12. Close Registry Editor and either log off the system and log back in, or reboot the entire system.13. If all went as planned you should see your new Start button with the revised text.Read more Tricks at Computer Tweaks and Tricks

Shutdown from an icon on dekstop | reboot from an icon on dekstop | logoff from an icon on dekstop | hibernate from an icon on dekstop | restart from an icon on dekstop

1. Right-click on an empty area on the desktop. You’ll see a menu. In the menu, select New, and then Shortcut.2. Click on Shortcut. The “Create Shortcut” Wizard will pop up.3. Where it asks you to type the location of the item, type the following:Read more Tricks at Computer Tweaks and Tricksshutdown -s -t 05here 00 is the time in seconds. it means system will shutdown with in 5 seconds . we can increase or decrease this time as per need.4. Click on Next and a screen will ask you what you would like to name your shortcut. Name it anything. “Shut Down”. Now click Finish.5. we are done.NOTE::1. for reboot type this in 3rd step ---- shutdown -r -t 002. for logoff type this ---- shutdown -l -t 003. for hibernate type this ---- %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe PowrProf.dll, SetSuspendState Hibernate4. for Stand by type this ---- %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe PowrProf.dll, SetSuspendState standby

10 Fast and Free Security EnhancementsPC magazine.Before you spend a dime on security, there are many precautions you can take that will protect you against the most common threats.1. Check Windows Update and Office Update regularly (_http://office.microsoft.com/productupdates); have your Office CD ready. Windows Me, 2000, and XP users can configure automatic updates. Click on the Automatic Updates tab in the System control panel and choose the appropriate options.2. Install a personal firewall. Both SyGate (_www.sygate.com) and ZoneAlarm (_www.zonelabs.com) offer free versions.Read more Tricks at Computer Tweaks and Tricks3. Install a free spyware blocker. Our Editors' Choice ("Spyware," April 22) was SpyBot Search & Destroy (_http://security.kolla.de). SpyBot is also paranoid and ruthless in hunting out tracking cookies.4. Block pop-up spam messages in Windows NT, 2000, or XP by disabling the Windows Messenger service (this is unrelated to the instant messaging program). Open Control Panel | Administrative Tools | Services and you'll see Messenger. Right-click and go to Properties. Set Start-up Type to Disabled and press the Stop button. Bye-bye, spam pop-ups! Any good firewall will also stop them.5. Use strong passwords and change them periodically. Passwords should have at least seven characters; use letters and numbers and have at least one symbol. A decent example would be f8izKro@l. This will make it much harder for anyone to gain access to your accounts.6. If you're using Outlook or Outlook Express, use the current version or one with the Outlook Security Update installed. The update and current versions patch numerous vulnerabilities.7. Buy antivirus software and keep it up to date. If you're not willing to pay, try Grisoft AVG Free Edition (Grisoft Inc., w*w.grisoft.com). And doublecheck your AV with the free, online-only scanners available at w*w.pandasoftware.com/activescan and _http://housecall.trendmicro.com.8. If you have a wireless network, turn on the security features: Use MAC filtering, turn off SSID broadcast, and even use WEP with the biggest key you can get. For more, check out our wireless section or see the expanded coverage in Your Unwired World in our next issue.9. Join a respectable e-mail security list, such as the one found at our own Security Supersite at _http://security.ziffdavis.com, so that you learn about emerging threats quickly and can take proper precautions.10. Be skeptical of things on the Internet. Don't assume that e-mail "From:" a particular person is actually from that person until you have further reason to believe it's that person. Don't assume that an attachment is what it says it is. Don't give out your password to anyone, even if that person claims to be from "support."

In order to make your menus load faster, perform the following tweak.1. Go to ‘HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ Control Panel\Desktop‘ by clicking on the start then type "regedit" in the run and ok.2. Right click ‘MenuShowDelay’ and click ‘Modify’.3. Change the string value to some nearby 100 value.4. Restart your system to check it out.Read more Tricks at Computer Tweaks and Tricks

Using this trick you will be able to lock your computer with a Usb.The computer will work only when the Usb is plugged in.Once the Usb is removed keyboard and mouse will automatically get disabled and your screen will get dark.Moreover your computer will get automatically locked.To unlock the computer you will need to insert the Usb again.This trick will work on on all versions of windows including both windows 32 bit and 64 bitHere is theTrick to lock Your Computer With Usb Using PredatorDownload predator software.Predator will get launched automatically after completing installation if not you can run it fromStart/Programs/PredatorNow Insert your Usb.You will get a message to define your new password.(This process will not format your pendrive and your pendrive data will not be affected by this at all)Click on Ok and Enter your your new password in next dialog boxCheck that the drive letter displayed under “USB key drive” actually matches your flash drive or choose the correct letter from the dropdown listFinally click on Create Key button and then on OK buttonRead more Tricks at Computer Tweaks and Tricks

To do this follow following steps ::1. Open a Command Prompt window and leave it open.2. Close all open programs.3. Click Start, Run and enter TASKMGR.EXE4. Go to the Processes tab and End Process on Explorer.exe.5. Leave Task Manager open.6. Go back to the Command Prompt window and change to the directory the AVI (or other undeletable file) is located in.7. At the command prompt type DEL where is the file you wish to delete.8. Go back to Task Manager, click File, New Task and enter EXPLORER.EXE to restart the GUI shell.Close Task Manager.Read more Tricks at Computer Tweaks and TricksHere's a manual way of doing it. I'll take this off once you put into your first post zain.1. Start2. Run3. Type: command4. To move into a directory type: cd c:\*** (The stars stand for your folder)5. If you cannot access the folder because it has spaces for example Program Files or Kazaa Lite folder you have to do the following. instead of typing in the full folder name only take the first 6 letters then put a ~ and then 1 without spaces. Example: cd c:\progra~1\kazaal~16. Once your in the folder the non-deletable file it in type in dir - a list will come up with everything inside.7. Now to delete the file type in del ***.bmp, txt, jpg, avi, etc... And if the file name has spaces you would use the special 1st 6 letters followed by a ~ and a 1 rule. Example: if your file name was bad file.bmp you would type once in the specific folder thorugh command, del badfil~1.bmp and your file should be gone. Make sure to type in the correct extension.

Overheating can cause the laptop to show abnormal behaviour thereby causing the internal machinery to fail. Follow the following procedure to avoid it.1. Compressed Air: While working with laptop in dusty condition then there are chances that the dust gets deposited on the circulating and cooling vents thereby choking them altogether. This can cause the fan to get over worked as the head will not be dissipated as efficiently. Thus the fan will work at dangerously high temperatures. So in order to avoid this situation buy a can of compressed air from a nearby computer store and it will cost you only some dollars. Take this can and spray it on the vents of your laptop. This will remove all the dust and keep your laptop cool.2. Power Settings: When we work on the laptop that is on the charging then we set the mode as “High Performance”. This setting will consume the most power and will cause your laptop to overheat. A simple remedy to this problem is to set the laptop in the balanced or power saver mode. This will ensure that your laptop consumes only that amount of power that is required by it. Thus a large amount of heat is saved from generating by avoiding the large speeds of the processor. When the laptop is used for playing games then you should set the mode of your laptop to “High Performance”.Read more Tricks at Computer Tweaks and Tricks3. Surface: While we are working the laptop then it can be quite comfortable when we place it on the pillow or blanket. But the fact is these surfaces choke the vents of your laptop thereby causing it to overheat. The soft nature of the surface will not allow the heat to escape and thus will be reflected back into the internal machinery. The best surface on which you should keep your laptop is the flat one such as a table. If you want to keep it on some soft surface then you should keep it on some hard cover book or similar surface. This will allow proper flow of air and heat to escape out of the system properly.4. Powering Off Your Laptop: When you see that you might not be working on your laptop then you must switch it off rather than keeping it on the standby. We would not suggest you “hibernate” option as it will take a toll on your RAM. Powering off your laptop will keep it cool and doesn’t eat away the battery. It is as simple as that.5. Cooling Pad: You can invest some money on your laptop then you can consider using a cooling pad for your laptop. For about $25 you can get a cooling pad for your laptop and believe me it is every worth of the penny you spend on it.

Now to make this boot-able USB memory stick (Window 7 install) you will need at least one Windows 7 DVD 32 bit or 64 bit depending on what version you want to install and a blank 4gb USB or PENDRIVE.1. Insert the Windows 7 DVD into your computer and the USB or PEN DRIVE into your computer.2. Open an “Command Prompt” and run “DISKPART”.This will open a diskpart in separate window.Read more Tricks at Computer Tweaks and Tricks

3. Type “LIST DISK” and take note what the disk number is of the USB or PENDRIVE. Check the SIZE column to know about your pendrive.4. Then type “SELECT DISK Y” where Y is the disk number of the USB.5. Type “CLEAN” ( This will clear all data from the USB or pendrive).6. Type “CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY”.7. Type “SELECT PARTITION 1”.8. Type “ACTIVE”9. Type “FORMAT FS=FAT32” and wait for 10 minutes or more depending upon the size of pendrive or usb.

10. Type “ASSIGN”.11. The auto play window will now appears. Take note of the drive letter (e.g. G:\ ) and close this window.

12. Type “EXIT”.13. At the command prompt type “xcopy E:*.* /s/e/f G:” where E is the drive letter of you DVD and G is the drive letter of your USB.14. Now wait until it copy boot.wim and install.wim on to USB or PEN DRIVE.15. When xcopy is finished run “del G:\sources\ei.cfg” from the command prompt and your Windows 7 Bootable USB or PEN DRIVE is ready for use. You can now either boot from the USB or just run setup.exe from the drive to start the install process.This is how one can install window 7 through usb or pen drive.